The OWHA is often invited to attend various events and panels to record them for posterity. Here, we collect those recordings to continue sharing what we learned at each event.
A Taste of Oregon Wine History
On April 30, 2025, Rich Schmidt moderated a panel with Dick Ponzi, Rob Stuart, and Adam Campbell to discuss the history of Oregon wine. During the event, each panelist featured a library wine from their own winery for guests to taste. This was held at Linfield University’s Nicholson Library in collaboration with The Center for Wine Education.
Event photos
Sense of Place: How Trailblazers Defined a Region’s Identity
On April 17, 2025, Clive Pursehouse moderated a panel with Kate Payne Brown, Paul Durant, Allen Holstein, and Jesse Lange to discuss the Dundee Hills AVA. The panelists represented a diversity of both pioneering and current industry members. This was held at Argyle Winery in Dundee as part of the celebration of the Dundee Hills AVA’s 20th anniversary.
Event photos
Willamette Valley AVA 40th Anniversary
On January 22, 2024, Rich Schmidt had a conversation with David Adelsheim about the 40th Anniversary or the Willamette Valley AVA. David speaks about how the Willamette Valley AVA was established and dives into the intricate details of double petitions, nested AVAs, and the effect of the AVA on the wine industry. David finishes his interview by cheersing to 40 years of the Willamette Valley AVA. This was held at Linfield University’s Nicholson Library.
Guest Lectures
Linfield’s Director of The Center for Wine Education, Maria Ponzi, hosts Wildcat Wine Chats with various members of the wine industry. These events are held in Riley Hall and are open to Linfield students, staff, and the public.
This collection also features edited videos of guest lectures for the Fundamentals of Wine course taught at Linfield College. Given Linfield College’s location in the heart of Oregon wine country, Linfield is able to access some of the most prominent experts in the field as a resource for the class.